King Charles and Queen Camilla help the chefs by flipping sausages at a ‘posh’ barbecue party in Sydney

King Charles III and Queen Camilla grilled sausages as they joined locals in the park for a taste of suburban Sydney life but never got to try it.

The royal couple helped cooks grill driftwood or sausages as their tour of Australia continued under the scorching New South Wales sun.

The King was handed some tongs and clicked them in anticipation, with the Queen doing the same before they set about ensuring the ‘top dressing’ cooked evenly.

Charles cooked up a vegetarian option while his wife prepared beef fireworks as a crowd watched the Prime Minister’s public barbecue in Parramatta Park.

The King and Queen were earlier welcomed to the park with a traditional smoking ceremony and it was hoped they would try the traditional sanger sandwich.

They also spoke with Surf Life Saving staff who prepared sausages for food stands, offering guests different interpretations of the sausage sandwich.

Restaurant manager Scott McCoy, 42, oversaw the barbecue with “sizzling sausages” and said he was “honored” to have several royal assistants.

Known as Chop, he added: “They said the sausages were amazing, they hadn’t tried them but they had seen them.”

The 42-year-old, who runs BlackBear BBQ in Sydney, said: “It’s amazing that they’re here helping us cook.”

Speaking to guests, Charles said: “…I’m so pleased to be here in Parramatta – it’s a great choice for a community barbecue as Parramatta has been a place where First Nations people from across the region have also come together for generations to meet and share food.

“It’s a special pleasure to see and smell all the ‘coolest people’ from the vibrant and diverse community of Western Sydney here today.”

He added: “Today we are delighted to rediscover that NSW farmers continue to produce truly outstanding food and wine.

“I think it’s no surprise that Sydney is world famous for its cuisine, be it smashed avo, pav or takseev, and I hope that’s what was on display!”

In anticipation of the visit, restaurateur Jad Nehmetallah prepared traditional barbie dishes, as well as lamb sausage with smoked labneh, zhoug, herbs, pickled onions and sumac on freshly baked pitta bread.

He told the Daily Telegraph in Sydney: “There’s a lot of cultural diversity here in Parramatta and for us to be able to showcase something from our menu is quite humbling.”

The couple were hosted on the trip by South Wales Premier Chris Minns and his wife Anna, and Deputy Prime Minister Prue Car and her husband Brad Hulls.

Their Majesties met with community leaders, volunteers and representatives of charities amid a colorful backdrop of musical performances. The purpose of the trip was to celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity.

Their Majesties were welcomed with a smoking ceremony and didgeridoo playing led by Peta Strachan of Daruga (Parramatta Aboriginal Land) and Matthew Doyle.

The King and Queen were also invited to take part in the creation of the Art Mandala, a collection of natural treasures from the parklands.

There was also a Nature Crown demonstration where students made hats from leaves, flowers and other natural materials.

At the produce stands, the King and Queen spoke with regional farmers and producers who came to the event to showcase their organic and sustainable products.

Before taking to the stage, the King and Queen were also introduced to a group of Australians who were recognized for their contributions to society.

Greater Western Sydney is said to have one of the most diverse cultural communities in the world, with almost half of its residents born outside of Australia.

In addition, more than half of its households speak a language other than or in addition to English at home.